I would whole-heartedly agree with assembling a set individually. It gave me so much more satisfaction that way.
Usually I will buy a large grouping of commons from one dealer (usually at a show) to get a good rate and a good start and then begin the task of adding the missing cards. Going to a show and wandering around for an hour finding the best possible price for a 1961 Mickey Mantle is actually a lot of fun. You also learn to appreciate some of the common cards much more when they become a quest.
BTW. I took another step towards completing my 1961 set today. I got a Earl Battey All-Star card for my high numbers.
A few more are in the mail and on their way. I am down to 15 cards needed
568 Skowron AS
569 Herrera AS
571 Mazeroski AS
572 B Robinson AS
573 Boyer AS
575 Banks AS
576 Maris AS
577 Aaron AS
578 Mantle AS
579 Mays AS
580 Kaline AS
581 F Robinson AS
584 Perry AS
586 Ford AS
589 Spahn AS
Looking for bargains for them slows the search down, but once I do I'll have a complete run back to 1960.
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